Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group's Professional Division is partnering with a leading financial institution that is making its mark in the investment realm. Our esteemed client is seeking an experienced professional to be their Investment Analyst.
Job Description:
- Conduct research on industry outlook, market trends, regulatory framework and changes that may impact companies' operating environment.
- Keep up to date with macroeconomic and financial market developments and assist the fund managers/analysts in considering how they might affect the performance of companies and bonds.
- Analyse financial information relating to specific companies, e.g., company results, profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements to determine creditworthiness.
- Conduct financial modelling, analyse and stress test financial projections.
- Attend company visits and/or investor briefings for latest developments and meet management for credit review and assessment purposes.
- Monitor, update and conduct impact assessment on rating actions/potential rating actions (upgrade/downgrade)/material newsflow.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and/or professional qualification in a relevant discipline. CFA is a plus point.
- At least four year's experience in investment research; a background in credit/fixed income will be an advantage.
- Intellectually curious, creative, and analytical.
- Passionate about the markets and interested in the research process.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- A good understanding of financial information, such as financial statements, and sector data is an advantage.
- Ability to examine and interpret data from different sources and understanding the impact this will have for investment decision making.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in macroeconomics and FX markets.
